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Four killed after train crashes into school minibus at Belgian rail crossing
BUGGENHOUT (Belgium), May 27 — A train yesterday hit a school minibus killing four people, including two children in a “horrific accident” in northern Belgium, authorities said. The children aged […]
Iran’s foreign ministry says US violated ceasefire with Hormozgan province strikes
DUBAI, May 26 — Iran’s foreign ministry said in a statement today that the US has violated the ceasefire with strikes in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province. The US military carried […]
Seoul overpass collapses, killing three and injuring three midway through demolition (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Three workers were reportedly killed and three others injured after part of an overpass being demolished in central Seoul collapsed today. The Korea Times, citing […]
Vietnam arrests two over shooting of Australians in Ho Chi Minh
HANOI, May 26 — Two men were arrested in Vietnam over the murder of an Australian reportedly linked to organised crime, police said today. Lorenzo Lemalu was shot dead on […]
Ringgit weakens as Strait of Hormuz attacks weigh on sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, pressured by external developments following reports of US and Israeli attacks on Iranian vessels in the […]
Iran executes man accused of Mossad plot as spy cases mount amid tensions
TEHRAN, May 26 — Iranian authorities on Tuesday executed a man after convicting him of cooperation with and espionage for Israel’s Mossad spy agency, the judiciary said. “Gholamreza Khani Shakarab […]
Starbucks Korea boss apologises after AI-generated ‘Tank Day’ campaign triggers national fury
SEOUL, May 26 — Starbucks Korea revealed on Tuesday a series of mishaps leading to its heavily criticised “Tank Day” promotion, including the use of AI to develop the campaign, […]
‘It’s still moving’: Live crayfish steals spotlight at New Zealand parliament press conference (VIDEO)
WELLINGTON, May 26 — A New Zealand lawmaker made a splash inside parliament on Tuesday, brandishing a hefty live crayfish that he pledged to devour after the government budget this […]
Five drown as heatwave sends French crowds rushing to beaches
PARIS, May 26 — The French government said Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of […]
Two Austrian tourists die after suspension bridge collapses at Indonesian waterfall
JAKARTA/BANGKOK, May 26 — Two Austrian tourists have died in an accident on the Indonesian island of Flores, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. The authorities said on Monday the two […]